Deputy Nursery Manager – Kingston Upon Thames – Up to £37,500 DOE

Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Nursery Nurse or Assistant Nursery Manager looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you thrive in a caring and nurturing environment and want to be part of a brand-new nursery’s journey from the very beginning?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a fantastic client in Kingston Upon Thames who is opening a new nursery in September 2025, and they’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to join their team!

What’s on offer for you:

• A competitive salary of up to £37,500 DOE, with regular salary reviews as the nursery’s numbers grow.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including the chance to achieve your NVQ Level 5 or QTS in Early Years.
• The exciting prospect of stepping into a Nursery Manager role as the nursery expands.
• The opportunity to work full-time hours condensed into a 4-day working week, offering a fantastic work-life balance.
• Be part of establishing a brand-new nursery with a strong ethos of care and nurture.

This isn’t just any Deputy Manager role; it’s a unique opportunity for growth. As the nursery expands its numbers, this position is designed to evolve into a Nursery Manager role, with the chance to gain your NVQ Level 5 or QTS in Early Years as part of your professional development.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll be a hands-on Deputy Nursery Manager, actively supporting in the rooms and playing a key role in the children’s EYFS development. You’ll contribute to creating and maintaining the nursery’s ethos of a ‘caring and nurturing environment for all children.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Holds a minimum Level 3 EYFS qualification.
• Is a hands-on leader, happy to be involved directly in the children’s daily learning and development.
• Has a strong understanding and proven implementation of safeguarding procedures, including the processes for reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Is excited by the prospect of growing with a new nursery and taking on increased responsibility.
• Lives within a commutable distance to Kingston Upon Thames

If you’re ready to take the next step in your Early Years career as a Deputy Manager in Kingston upon Thames and contribute to building something special, click to apply!

Please note a new enhanced DBS will required for this position

Job ID: 933132 / INDEDUCARE

Job Title: Nursery Manager

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Consultant: Beckie

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.